Ballistic Energy Bon's
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Serves: 16
 
Ingredients
  • 6 large Medjool dates, pitted (about ½ cup packed pitted dates)
  • 2½ tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100g creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup oats
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs
  • 150g 72% dark chocolate
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, stir oats, chia seeds and cacao nibs together. Set aside.
  2. Add dates and water to the bowl. Using a food processor whizz a few times until dates begin to break down and form a paste.
  3. Next, add the maple syrup, vanilla and peanut butter; process again until it begins to look like a wet cookie dough and ingredients are well combined.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon.
  5. Once the ingredients are well combined, you can (1: without chocolate) form into balls. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. (Balls will last for 5-7 days or can be frozen for up to a month) or (2: with chocolate coating)
  6. Melt the dark chocolate, coat the inside of a silicon mould with a thin layer of chocolate, rolling it around to ensure the sides are coated.
  7. Place in the freezer to cool for 10 minutes.
  8. Using the mixture, fill the inside of each form and press down gently until the mixture is compact.
  9. Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top to seal the Bon Bon's.
  10. Place in a fridge for around 1 hour.
  11. Remove the Bon Bon's from the mould, once the outer chocolate is set.
  12. Store in an air-tight container.
Recipe by Sustarian Living at https://www.sustarianliving.com/go-ballistic-energy-bons/